For the ever-lender | Personal Library Kit

Ever lend out a book to a friend, only to have it disappear into a black hole, never to be seen again?

Knock Knock’s Personal Library Kit is the perfect antidote.  You can easily keep track of where each of your books is, and the handy-dandy "Return Date" is a polite reminder to the borrower to give you back your stuff.

Problem solved!

$24.95 at Knock Knock.

December 23rd, 2005

For your bookworm friend | Punctuation Pagemarks

Perfect for the friend who always has a book in her bag.

I love the retro-feeling colors and the cool punctuation marks.  Prettier than Post-its, AND it appeals to my obsessive-compulsive side!

$8 at Fred Flare.

1 comment December 22nd, 2005

For Your (Sorority) Sister | Boat and Tote

Actually, this bag is great for just about any female: It spans ages, styles and functions. An added bonus: Monogramming gives the gift an effortless personal touch.

 From $17 at LL Bean.

December 21st, 2005

For Your Co-Worker | Chocolate-Covered Drunken Figs

It’s always hard to find something that everyone in the office will appreciate, but you really can’t go wrong with this gourmet combo of organic figs, organic dark chocolate and vintage port all in one bite.  Mmm…Scrumptious!

$13 (for four) at Cocoa Vino.

2 comments December 19th, 2005

For the Aunt & Uncle | Udon Noodle Bowl

I think this makes the perfect gift because it’s an item someone might not purchase but would love to receive. Not only is it ergonomic — it’s designed to be held with only one hand and can hold a pair of chopsticks — but its sleek design makes for great conversation.

$30 at Flavour Design.

1 comment December 19th, 2005

For the Big Boss | Baby Keepsake Memory Box

New parents have already gotten all their basic baby needs (blankets, diapers, changing table, crib, etc. etc. etc.) taken care of in their many baby showers and you know how fast babies outgrow clothes.  This gift is practical, sentimental and it lasts. It gives the new parents a place to collect their baby keepsakes; plus how many times have you heard parents coo over the teeny size of their baby’s feet?

$39.95 at Pearhead.

December 14th, 2005

For Mom | Oscar de la Renta Long Charmeuse Robe

Give the woman who gave you birth something nice, something she probably wouldn’t buy herself! With this gift, you can spoil her a little, Oscar de la Renta no less, without having to go broke in the process. 

$74 at Nordstrom.

December 14th, 2005